Follow the Proposal Preparation Guide:

1. Work with Department/College Representative and SRA early in the process
2. Read the solicitation closely and address any special requirement
3. Become familiar with agency-specific rules, e.g. National Institutes of Health (NIH) salary cap and National Science Foundation (NSF) 2-month effort limitation.
4. Prepare the necessary forms. Ensure all Investigators have submitted their Conflict of Interest Disclosure prior to submission
5. Confirm the Internal Sign off has been approved up to SRA's level of approval
6. If the proposal includes subcontracts, ensure you have received the signed Sub-recipient Commitment Form for each subcontractor.